All Models
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific information see appropriate articles where available.
CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING
| Problem & Possible Cause | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Chatters/Grabs | ||
| Incorrect Pedal Adjustment | Adjust Free Play | |
| Worn Input Shaft Spline | Replace Input Shaft | |
| Binding Pressure Plate | Replace Pressure Plate | |
| Binding Throw-Out Lever | Check Throw-Out Lever, Check Throw-Out Bearing, Check Bearing Retainer | |
| Uneven Pressure Plate Contact With Flywheel | Align/Replace Worn Parts | |
| Transmission Misaligned | Align Transmission | |
| Worn Pressure Plate | Replace Clutch Assembly | |
| Oil-Saturated Disc | Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil Leak | |
| Loose Engine Mounts | Replace Engine Mounts | |
| Clutch Pedal Sticks Down | ||
| Clutch Cable Binding | Replace Clutch Cable | |
| Weak Pressure Plate Springs | Replace Clutch Assembly | |
| Binding Clutch Linkage | Lubricate Linkage | |
| Broken Clutch Pedal Return Spring | Replace Return Spring | |
| Clutch Will Not Release | ||
| Oil-Saturated Disc | Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil Leak | |
| Defective Disc Face | Replace Clutch Assembly | |
| Disc Sticking on Input Shaft Splines | Replace Disc/Input Shaft | |
| Binding Pilot Bearing | Replace Pilot Bearing | |
| Faulty Clutch Master Cylinder | Replace Master Cylinder | |
| Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder | Replace Slave Cylinder | |
| Blown Clutch Hose | Replace Hose | |
| Sticky Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve | Clean/Lube Sleeve | |
| Clutch Cable Binding | Replace Clutch Cable | |
| Broken/Loose Bellhousing | Check Bellhousing | |
| Rattling/Squeaking | ||
| Broken Throw-Out Lever Return Spring | Replace Return Spring | |
| Faulty Throw-Out Bearing | Replace Throw-Out Bearing | |
| Faulty Clutch Disc | Replace Clutch Disc | |
| Faulty Pilot Bearing | Replace Pilot Bearing | |
| Worn Throw-Out Bearing | Replace Throw-Out Bearing | |
| Dry Bearing Retainer Slide For Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve | Lubricate Slide | |
| Slipping | ||
| Faulty Pressure Plate | Replace Clutch Assembly | |
| Worn Clutch Disc | Replace Clutch Assembly | |
| Incorrect Alignment | Realign Clutch Assembly | |
| Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder | Replace Slave Cylinder | |
| No Pedal Pressure | ||
| Leaky Hydraulic System | Check Clutch Master Cylinder, Check Clutch Slave Cylinder | |
| Check Clutch Hose | ||
| Broken Clutch Cable | Replace Clutch Cable | |
| Faulty Throw-Out Lever | Replace Throw-Out Lever | |
| Broken Clutch Linkage | Repair Clutch Linkage | |
| Noisy Clutch Pedal | ||
| Faulty Safety Switch | Check/Replace Switch | |
| Noisy Self-Adj. Ratchet | Replace Ratchet | |
| Dry Throw-Out Bearing | Replace Throw-Out Bearing | |
| Dry Pilot Bearing | Replace Pilot Bearing | |
| Worn Input Shaft | Replace Input Shaft | |